A discontented Japan set to vote
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Voters are expected to return to power an opposition party that was booted out only three years ago.
Wrestling, anyone? Pakistan welcomes back a Japanese hero of the ring.
Muhammad Hussain Inoki, a pro wrestling great from Japan, is treated like a king in Pakistani cities.
Microblog’s coverage of China’s new Communist Party leader is days ahead
Some suspect a slick propaganda effort, not an ordinary fan, behind the “Learning from Xi Fan Club.”
Japanese dam delays illustrate ruling party’s dilemma ahead of election
Project northwest of Tokyo has become a symbol of the less positive features of Japanese politics.
N. Korean satellite launch illustrates diplomatic challenge for U.S., allies
Shielded by China, Pyongyang keeps building weapons program despite heavy international sanctions.
S. Korea’s presidential contenders have near-opposite backgrounds
The race features two politicians who talk about center-leaning policies but have taken different paths.
Latest Headlines
- Mass killings: Schools and students are vulnerable targets worldwide
- Afghan president says the sooner foreign troops leave Afghan villages, the better
- Philippine police kill suspected Malaysian terrorist planning bomb attack in southern city
- Candidates appeal to Japanese voters ahead of elections likely to be won by conservative LDP
Photos from around the region
Pakistan’s Mr. Popular
Imran Khan hopes to replicate his success on the cricket pitch in the field of Pakistani politics.
India election sees change
After 34 years, world’s longest-serving democratically elected communist party loses power.
The art of Ai Weiwei
A collection of popular works of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, who was arrested by the Chinese police.
Global nuclear debate heats up
Governments around the world are questioning the use of nuclear power.
Powerful quake, aftershocks rattle Tokyo
A massive earthquake and tsunami struck the eastern coast of Japan.
Quake in New Zealand kills scores
The search for survivors continues after 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch.
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Asia / Pacific
- Mass killings: Schools and students are vulnerable targets worldwide
- Afghan president says the sooner foreign troops leave Afghan villages, the better
- Philippine police kill suspected Malaysian terrorist planning bomb attack in southern city
- Candidates appeal to Japanese voters ahead of elections likely to be won by conservative LDP
Africa
- South African presidency: Nelson Mandela undergoes successful surgery to remove gallstones
- South African presidency: Nelson Mandela undergoes successful surgery to remove gallstones
- South Africa's governing African National Congress, from outlaw group to ruling party
- South Africa's governing ANC party to choose between president, quiet deputy for next leader
Middle East
- A guide to what is next for Egypt after the constitutional vote
- Egyptians vote on an Islamist-backed constitution that has polarized their nation
- Yemeni military tribunal jails 93 members of Republican Guard units for mutiny
- Tough issues remain for Kurds, Iraqi government even after deal to alleviate tensions
Europe
- Thousands hold anti-Putin rally in Moscow to mark anniversary of mass protest
- Family, mourners gather for mass to remember nurse found dead after UK royal hoax
- Syria's foreign minister says US, European sanctions are to blame for the suffering of Syrians
- Greek authorities find 18 bodies of migrants; sole survivor says 9 more were in capsized boat
The Americas
- Puerto Rico family mourns death of girl, 6, in Connecticut school shooting
- With Hugo Chavez cancer-stricken, regional elections in Venezuela suddenly hugely important
- Venezuelan government says Hugo Chavez's recovery 'slow but progressive' after surgery
- Behind appearance of unity among Chavez allies, some Venezuelans see power struggles brewing
National Security
- Kerry vaults to top of list to lead State as Rice declines, Hagel front-runner for Pentagon
- Obama schedules private meeting with Ambassador Rice, readies signature for Russian trade bill
- Italy brings Michelangelo's 'David-Apollo' to Washington for celebration of Italian culture
- Clinton cancels trip to Arab world due to illness
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